Process Engineering Lead

Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and manage the manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment designed to ensure continuous production of advanced ceramic and composite materials that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. Ensure that these manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment meet or exceed the requirements of our ISO quality certifications and are consistent with established standards, customer specifications, and production goals. Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to a team of process engineers and technicians. Define roles and responsibilities, communicate expectations, and hold direct reports accountable.

Essential Functions:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Process Engineering team, acting as the liaison for the team to the Management Team (Ops, Finance, HR, etc.), prioritizing activities to sustain high performance and achievement of business goals.
• Work collaboratively to provide long term vision for the San Juan del Rio Engineering function aligning internal needs and external requirements.
• Lead cross functional teams and projects focusing on continuous improvement.
• Develop and lead Capital Expenditure projects in areas including: mixing, molding, baking, impregnation and sinter.
• Present data and reports using various formats and technologies (i.e. PowerPoint, Minitab, Excel, Skype, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Material Science or Engineering is desired and required.
• Must be fully bilingual (English / Spanish) with the ability to speak at an intermediate level.
• Minimum 5 years related experience is required.
• Supervisory/management experience is required.
• Prior experience working with manufacturing processes that utilize raw material handling, mixing, molding, and high temperature baking equipment (mixers, presses, ovens, etc.) is required.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001/AS 9100 is required.
• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques is desired.
• Experience with developing/documenting procedures is required.
• Computer proficiency.

Additional Requirements:

• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with high performance teams.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments of the Company.
• Must be able to work well with external contacts of the Company.
• Must have good time management, planning and negotiation skills.
• Must adhere to all Company policies.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of sitting and using a computer for the majority of an 8-hour workday.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1